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July 2004
I'm getting smarter!
Saturday, 31 July 2004 11:30 A GMT-06
Hey, I'm halfway done with Einstein, so that must mean I am getting close to genius! Working on the back and then the left and sleeves are all that's left. Should have this baby cranked out by beginning of the week. And that's good, because I haven't
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That Spidey Sense
Friday, 30 July 2004 9:59 P GMT-06
I had it tonight. While sitting in the theater watching Spiderman 2 (my most favorite comic book character, and I hate spiders. Go figure?) I was knitting on the new darling, Baby Einstein. using the incredibly soft Denim Aran by Debbie Bliss, I have
Knitting Content
Friday, 30 July 2004 9:10 A GMT-06
Devan Progress Page has photos of the redo in progress. Now to use the grafting trick I was told about. Better than all that sewing? We'll see.I started a Baby Einstein from sally Mellville's The Knit Stitch, but did a PROVISIONAL Crocheted Cast-On i
Happy Birthday Coo-Coo
Friday, 30 July 2004 9:03 A GMT-06
7 years ago today, July 30th, I took a trip to the local hospital to get my baby. I reserved my spot and planned to leave that hospital with a baby boy. Once the fanfare (C-section) was over I had...... a little girl! Wait, I guessed I was having a
Another HRE
Thursday, 29 July 2004 7:53 A GMT-06
But now it's my hair raising experience, and it ain't the fun kind!I was patting myself on the back after getting the 2nd sleeve done on my Devan. Picked up the back and a front to eyeball the coming seam. Um, wait a minute. They don't "seam&quo
Hair Raising Experience
Wednesday, 28 July 2004 9:56 A GMT-06
Forgot to show you the HRE we had in St Louis. Here's Elder's reaction to it. Last night we went to the local County Fair, we are only 1 mile from the Fair Grounds so it seems silly to miss it. I viewed the knit entries
Fabulous Fun in St Louis
Tuesday, 27 July 2004 10:20 A GMT-06
Quick descrip of our trip. We set out Sat. morning, had lunch at a neat diner called South City Diner in St Louis, on Grand Ave., somewhere off of W I-44. Then we headed to the Magic House where 18 Girl Scouts joined a couple hundred other children
Correction and tips
Monday, 26 July 2004 8:23 P GMT-06
I stand corrected on the Knitty Gritty pattern, "They call for Cascade Pastaza, *not* Cascade 220. Pastaza knits at about 4 sts/1" on 10's." Should I assume the "Karen" who left the comment is the Karen Baumer of the episod
Free Pattern Added
Friday, 23 July 2004 5:07 P GMT-06
Here is my Fuzzy Flair Pen CoverDirections are: Cast on 5 sts on US 8 needle. Knit I-cord until the length of the pen/pencil is matched. Be sure to only measure the area of the pen not covered when the cap is placed on. Bind off and secure ends. Pla
Oh my aching back!
Friday, 23 July 2004 9:44 A GMT-06
I spent too much time bent over student's shoulders. I taught a beginning knit class for moms and kids and my back did not thank me. I ended up having to kneel down next to their chairs to keep my back straight. So, any thoughts out there from you kn
It's Back to School time
Thursday, 22 July 2004 10:32 A GMT-06
For me. Knitting School, that is. But this time I am the teacher, and you better not get out of line or I might send you to the Principal's office. I had a sock class last night at Four Ladies NeedleArt shop and will be back tonight for a scarf clas
What did I say?
Wednesday, 21 July 2004 9:16 A GMT-06
I said that I hoped I would have that cabled cap finished by last night. I really said that? Can you prove it? Oh, you can, it's right there in yesterday's post. Ah, well, I'm not. Done, that is. I could give you the long list of excuses, but it was
We have moldings!
Tuesday, 20 July 2004 9:49 A GMT-06
At least a chair rail. The floorboards and door moldings will follow soon, I hope! I especially like the look around the window. But why am I dreaming about putting a cafe curtain up? I don't know why, I am not really
Have I been knitting?
Monday, 19 July 2004 11:59 P GMT-06
Boy howdy have I. Well, not that I have been knitting to beat the band, but I have been knitting. I pulled out the Debbie Bliss yarn and my "adorable knits for tots" book and cast on for the cabled ear flap cap! Now what
Slumpsville
Thursday, 15 July 2004 8:38 P GMT-06
Not only a knitting slump going on, but a blogging and blog reading slump as well. Maybe a cooler season will bring it all back? Most of the problem since I have been home is the busyness factor. This was not a good week to come home to. 3 Guild mee
Getting nowhere fast
Tuesday, 13 July 2004 10:11 A GMT-06
Well, I did knit last night at my guild meeting. I took Devan and Fascine, and good thing I threw Fascine in there. I forgot the pattern for Devan so had no clue how much further to knit the back, when to insert the color band, all that general stuf
At least somebody is getting somewhere
Monday, 12 July 2004 11:22 A GMT-06
I may be spinning my heels in the knitting arena, but "while I was out" it seems lots of finishing was going on. Check out these lovely creatures and their creations:Wonder Muffin frolicking with her MamaFluffa doing her best Audrey impr
While You Were Out
Sunday, 11 July 2004 11:59 P GMT-06
I am home, but look what happened!Dear Hubster kept telling me I had to call before I drove up so he could have everything ready. What he needed was time to grab the camera so he could film my reaction as I came through the door! It was a hoot. And h
Where did my knitting muse go?
Wednesday, 7 July 2004 9:09 A GMT-06
Is she on vacation too? She has deserted me for other things I guess. I haven't felt like knitting on anything since the first week here. Maybe I need to get home where I have pressing commitments and find her again? I would leave for home today, exc
Happy Belated 4th
Monday, 5 July 2004 11:59 P GMT-06
Never realized I didn't offer my best wishes until this morning. Hope you had a wonderful holiday and are still enjoying a day off. We watched some fireworks from the condo windows, but an earlier storm dampened our desire for outside activities. Th
Jen Progress Page
Friday, 2 July 2004 11:59 P GMT-06
Just the Facts: Yarn-Merino Light from Elann.com. Pattern-Jen's Poncho from The Knit Stitch by Sally Melville.Began August 1st in anticipation of a birthday party for my daughters. This one is for the Younger. I doubling the yarn to meet gauge, b
Shrek 2, the movie for you
Friday, 2 July 2004 7:52 P GMT-06
Finally got to see this tonight. We wanted to save it for Florida and viewing with my sister since we saw Shrek in Florida 2 years ago with her. It was a hoot!!! Go see it if you haven't already. Now to see Spiderman 2 before too much time passes. We
Islands of Adventure!
Thursday, 1 July 2004 3:04 P GMT-06
That's what we have here. Actually that's where we were yesterday, did you stop by? I am sorry we were gone. Had a great time and found out I can't do upside down roller coasters anymore, not that I ever did them before! Also realized that Younger is